"2276 bankers earn more than 1 million in the UK alone. Just 125 CEOs in listed companies in India earn that much," says K Sudarshan, managing partner, EMA Partners International. "But the gap between compensation of Indian CEOs and American CEOs has narrowed."

And, even though dozens of Indian-origin CEOs have risen to crucial roles in global companies, only a dozen feature among America's 500 highest paid CEOs. The 100 highest paid American CEOs all earn over $20 million; only three Indians make this list.